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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.91, 4,552.21 and 843.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.91, 4,552.21 and 843.66 is: 1,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.91 : 4,552.21 = 843.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.91/4,552.21 = 843.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.91x = 4,552.21 × 843.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.91x = 3,840,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,518.54/3,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.45

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